Screenshots
Section titled “Screenshots”Use Lightshot (Skillbrains)
Section titled “Use Lightshot (Skillbrains)”-
Take a Screenshot:
Press thePrint Screen(PrtScn) key (or run Lightshot from the Start menu). -
Select Area:
Click and drag to select the area of your screen you want to capture. -
Edit the Screenshot:
Use the editing tools (pen, rectangle, text, etc.) in the floating toolbar to annotate as needed. -
Save or Copy: Click the “Save” icon to store the image on your computer. Click the “Copy” icon to copy it to your clipboard for quick pasting.
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Share Online:
Click the “Upload” icon to upload your screenshot to prnt.sc and get a shareable link. -
Additional Options: Use right-click on the screenshot area for more actions. Access settings from the Lightshot tray icon for preferences.
Alternatives
Section titled “Alternatives”ShareX
Section titled “ShareX”- Free, open-source, supports full/region/window capture, scrolling capture, GIF/video recording, annotations, cloud uploads, OCR, and advanced workflow automation. It’s more feature-rich than Lightshot but has a steeper learning curve.
Greenshot
Section titled “Greenshot”- Free, open-source, very easy to use, ideal for selected regions, window, or full-screen capture, supports quick annotation, obfuscation, and direct export to apps and cloud services. It’s especially good for users who want something lightweight and simple.